Mary Margaret "Pepper" Hewes

Mary M. “Pepper” Hewes, 82, of Hanover, PA, entered God’s eternal care on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at UPMC Hanover, with her loving family by her side.

Born June 12, 1939, in Pueblo, CO, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Margaret (Crosby) Pitcher.  Pepper was the loving wife of the late George B. Hewes, Jr.

Mrs. Hewes was a teacher in Baltimore City for twenty-five years until her retirement.

Pepper was a member of Bart’s Centenary United Methodist Church, Littlestown, PA.  She was extremely involved in the United Methodist Women, the Red Hats, the Wobbly Bobbins Quilting Club, the NRA, and the new Hope Ministries Food Pantry.

Pepper loved quilting, taking care of her plants, golfing, skiing, going to the beach, and was an avid Raven’s and Oriole’s fan.

Pepper is survived by her daughter, Margaret E. Hewes of Manchester, MD; a step-son, Vaughn Hewes, Sr. and wife Diane of Baltimore, MD; a daughter-in-law, Carol Hewes of Oakland, FL; five grandchildren, Suzanne Hewes, Francine Dupuis and husband Ray, Vaughn Hewes, Jr. and fiancé Holly, Kathryn Allen and fiancé Sky Kuhn, and Cassandra Allen and partner Curtis Reese; and two great grandchildren, Finn and Charlie, as well as many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by a stepson, George Hewes, III; a brother, David Pitcher; and a sister, Nanci Richardson. 

Viewings and times to share memories with the family will be held from 2:00-4:00PM and from 6:00-8:00PM, Monday, November 29, 2021, at the Kenworthy Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA.  Following cremation, a celebration of Life service will be held 3 PM, Saturday, December 4, 2021, at to Bart’s Centenary United Methodist Church, 50 E. King Street, Littlestown, PA.   Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Pepper’s memory to Bart’s Centenary United Methodist Church, 50 E. King Street, Littlestown, PA 17340.

The Kenworthy Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.  Memories and condolences may be shared at www.kenworthyfh.com.

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